Abhijit Chavda Podcast

Hassina Banoo is an Indian journalist based in Bogdang and Nubra in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Shantanu Gupta is an Indian author and political analyst. He has authored numerous books, including "101 Reasons, Why I Will Vote for Modi" and the Yogi Adityanath trilogy.

Dr. Brian Keating is an American cosmologist. He is the Chancellor's Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego where he and his team study the origin & evolution of space, time, & matter. He wrote Losing The Nobel Prize (2018), which was selected as a 'Best Science Book' at Science Friday and one of the best non-fiction books of all time according to Amazon. His second book, Into the Impossible, was published in 2021. Brian is a leading science communicator and hosts Brian Keating's Into The Impossible Podcast. He is on a mission to magnify curiosity, stoke imagination, & inspire minds of all ages.

Pankaj Saran is an Indian diplomat who served as the Ambassador of India to Russia from January 2016 to November 2018. Before his tenure in Russia, he was the High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh. A career diplomat from the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) since 1982, Saran has held various significant posts both in India and abroad, showcasing his expertise in international relations and diplomacy. He has also worked in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in India, dealing with foreign affairs and national security issues. His diplomatic career reflects a profound commitment to advancing India's foreign policy and maintaining robust bilateral relationships.

Dr. Kanwal Sibal is a distinguished Indian diplomat who served as the Foreign Secretary of India from 2002 to 2003. Born on October 4, 1941, he joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1966, embarking on a notable career that spanned over three decades. Throughout his tenure, Sibal held various key positions, including Ambassador to Turkey, Egypt, and Russia, reflecting his expertise in international relations and policy-making. He is known for his articulate views on foreign policy issues, often contributing to major publications and forums. Post-retirement, Sibal continues to influence the discourse on global affairs as a respected analyst and commentator. His career highlights India’s diplomatic engagements and strategic priorities on the world stage.